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Vermillion council approves $155,000 in dry-ice cleaning equipment after questions on sole source and tariffs
Summary
Councilors approved separate purchases totaling about $155,206.50 for dry-ice blasting equipment and skid components after a lengthy discussion about sole-source procurement, tariffs, warranties and equipment lifespan.
Councilors on Dec. 15 voted to buy specialized dry-ice blasting equipment for Light & Power despite questions about procurement method, tariffs and warranties.
Planning/operations staff (Jose) told the council the purchase is split into two parts to reduce cross-border tariffs: the dry-ice blasting tool and related items manufactured in Ohio (Cold Jet) priced at $61,050 (item d) and the remaining skid components including an insulated blasting tool from SPI Utilities in Alberta, Canada for $94,156.50 (item e). Jose said the insulated blasting tool is “sole…
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